by martita | Jan 25, 2021 | Inspirations
People at craft fairs often ask me how The Quilted Jardin got started. Well pull up a chair, get a cuppa as they say in the UK, and I’ll tell you a story that crosses the continent and comes full circle. New York City – Chicago – Upstate New York The...
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by martita | Jan 21, 2021 | Inspirations
When I was considering leaving my professional career early, I came to realize that these 3 F’s were my motivating factors: FAMILY: I wanted to be closer to my two adult children and their partners. FABRIC: I wanted to focus on my fabric art business. ...
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by martita | Jan 20, 2021 | Animal Stories
When my son was 10, we decided it would be a good idea to adopt a cat. My only condition was it had to be litter trained already. We found a no-kill shelter 25 minutes away and headed off. I should have known when the sign on the door said Two for One Special – Today...
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by martita | Jan 19, 2021 | Pet Loss
The death of a family pet can be heart-wrenching, whether it was anticipated (as in old age) or a sudden event. That warm nose no longer nuzzles you and the pitter patter of feet on the hardwood floor cannot be heard at 4 AM. You start to say “Let’s go for a walk”...
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